Looking for redwood stocking stuffers?

I’ve stumbled upon a few redwood-themed items while I was working on a story for Chicago Parent Magazine. These trinkets are fun and creative gifts that will remind your friends and loved ones about the majestic redwood forest while supporting one of our beloved parks, Muir Woods National Monument. These special gifts will also (hopefully) inspire New Year’s resolutions to get active and outdoors. Now that’s a gift that keeps on giving!

If you are on a tight schedule you can order them online, but if you have a couple of hours to spare this weekend I think it would be nice to have some quiet time by adding a visit to the park to your “to do list” while shopping for Christmas. I can’t think of a better way to unwind and de-stress before next week. Can you?

About Jennifer Benito-Kowalski

Jennifer joined Save the Redwoods League in 2007 as the Director of Outreach, charged with leading the organization's marketing communications and outreach efforts to connect people to the peace and beauty of the redwood forests.

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